The young cat has found a home with a caring adoptive mother. Hairr is attached too and enjoys grooming it with a little brush. Her neighbors have also stopped by.

“Everyone is astonished about how that dog looks out for that kitten,” she said. “It’s really cute.”

At 4 weeks old, its eyes are open and is no longer snuggled under a blanket. Now, Hairr is wondering what to name the once helpless animal.

“Rover, Fido? What are we going to name this kitten,” Hairr questioned with a chuckle. “My sister calls it ‘sugar’ and I spoke with my grandchildren and I told them I may give it a dog’s name. Lilly is not going to know it’s a cat.”

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